The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter - Chapter 92

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Chapter 92

Translator: “Pink Tea” Editor: ”Weasalopes”

In the first place, where is the goal of the 11th floor?

　Thinking that I search in surroundings and rather easily discover the stairs leading to the 12th floor . They were in the deepest part of the room .

　However, in front of the stairs was a pond of magma, so it’s not possible to get there by conventional means . There are footing up to that place but there is lava here and there .

　While in the back it was flowing freely in other places it was muddy and thick . Even though it’s within the same room, the quality of magma differs? With the power of the dungeon, it wouldn’t be strange if there was some trick to it .

　And… Here it is, that thing .

　Swimming at high speed in hot magma . I can see its fin . Moreover, it wasn’t in the back but close to my position .

　Name: Magma Fish
　Level: 260
　Skills: Fast Swimming, Toxic Stare .

　After checking it right away with【Appraisal Eye】I understood that it’s the same one I saw earlier . Did it notice me or not, that does not reflect in its behavior at all .

「…If it was the teacher she would take it down with a skill but…」

　I was too concerned about Toxic Stare . I wouldn’t be happy if by some sheer chance I was poisoned . I have LP to spare so I guess I will create a skill .

【Poison resistance A】can be taken for 1200 LP . Armed with it as a precaution, I now approach the magma .

　I tried to use a skill on the magma fish that was swimming as usual and…

　What a surprise, the fish jumped in the air .

　My impression after the enemy fully showed itself . It looks like a carp doesn’t it? Long body, nearly one meter in length, vividly red color .

　For a moment I mistook it for a carp, but looking at its eyes it is obviously different . In shape they weren’t round but long and narrow instead, tapering towards the edges . But above all, they had a dark green color and were slightly shining…

「Whoa… Close one…」

　I leak out a pathetic voice . On top of that, I stagger and fall back two, no, three steps . I felt sick and almost collapsed but my condition improved at once .

　Could it be what that was【Toxic Stare】? Our eyes have met so it’s natural to think so . Thanks to【Poison resistance A】it didn’t do much, but if I didn’t have it…

　Still horrified I shift to a counterattack .

　Extending my hand I shoot icicles from my fingertips . I used【Edit】on【Ice needle】that I obtained just now and changed its size and increased the chance for frostbite on hit .

　*Whoosh*

　Aaah… I missed . It quickly returned into magma . But it seems to be quite flustered as it began to swim at a tremendous speed .

　But you know, I can see your dorsal fin . I emit more and more【Ice needle】attacking the fish that keeps running around .

　Contacting with magma ice simply evaporates .

「I-I can’t hit at all . 」

　This is just a waste of magic power . The enemy has no escape anyway, so let’s just think calmly . 【Freezing Sphere】can freeze objects, but I guess magma would be impossible after all…

　If only I could make the fish jump out again . And such wish of mine comes true . Magma fish is soaring again . Okay, this time… I was frozen .

　It wasn’t a vertical jump, it was directed at me . Putting my left hand forwards, I try to knock it away .

「You kidding me… So hot?!」

　The moment I touch it, the pain runs through my body . I managed to knock it down somehow but got a burn on my hand .

「You!」

　With the sword in my right hand, I slash at the magma fish that was lying on the ground . However, I miss because skillfully using its tail and body the fish moved forward . Looks like it intends to return into magma .

　I won’t let you .

　With Freezing Sphere I create a block of ice with a size of a human head . I could make it bigger but this should be enough . And then I launch it, in the same way, as【Stone Bullet】 .

　This time I hit . Moreover, I succeed in freezing its whole body . With this the magma fish is dead . I can tell whether I defeated it or not by leveling up .

「It’s still fine . 」

　Possibly due to a skill, I got away with only a little burn on the left hand . I would like Luna-san to treat it later .

　While confirming that there are no other enemies swimming in magma, I walk further into the room .

　There was a ramp with magma flowing down . Seven or eight meters beyond it was another foothold .

　It might be difficult to jump over it .

　Should I freeze it with Freezing sphere? I can create a chunk of ice up to one meter in size . But I’m worried, won’t it lead to an explosion if I put into such amount of magma such lump of ice . Or rather, there is no guarantee that there are no other life forms .

　It would be best to jump over the magma without causing any additional stimulus .

　Jump C　　300 LP
　Jump B　　700 LP
　Jump A　　1500 LP
　Jump S　　2500 LP

　There is more than 5000 LP, but today I used too much . In order to go with the low cost, I examine details .

　The result, with C I will go plop into the magma . B and I might barely get over it . A, with ease . S, and I can easily do it even with my eyes closed .

　Failure means death, so I can’t gamble with B . I fork out and acquire A .

　I do the run-up at a safe place and leap .

「WHOOOOOOOOA!」

　I became a bird . After a few seconds, I turned back into a human though . Anyway, it’s amazing . I can normally jump about ten meters .

　I stand in front of the magma . Take a few deep breaths .

「Hop!」

　Looking down during the big jump I was scared seeing burbling lava, but I was never meant to fall there .

　In other words, a huge success . After looking back once I immediately go down the stars . Goodbye 11th floor, hello 12th floor!

　Well, what kind of place was the 12th floor that I reached after such a hot experience? A large room with a door in the back, however, I was presented with an unusual sight .

　Weapons were lying all over the place . The amount was enough to almost completely cover the floor .

「What is this about? I guess I could take some if they are usable . 」

　Since I can identify items, let’s use it to avoid those with dangerous skills .

　Yup, I was naive, please forgive me .

　It seems there is a concealment-like skill, so I can’t estimate whether a weapon is good or bad . As I was thinking about what should I do, someone spoke to me .

『Hey you, why won’t you take me along?』

「Who?!」

　I immediately turn around and assume a basic balanced fencing stance . Since there was nobody inside the room I assumed it came behind me . However, chills run down my spine because no one was there .

『I’m here, here . 』

『Hey, what are you trying to get ahead of us!』

『That’s right, he might run away because of you . 』

『Put your hands, put your hands on me!』

　I’ve got a sudden impulse to run away from that place . I mean, weapons were talking the ones talking . A wide variety of weapons such as swords, spears, axes, sickles with chains, possessing their own will they were having a conversation .

　Moreover, it was even scarier since they sounded belligerent . As I listen carefully to their talk, it sounds like they want to be used by me . Fervent claims to choose oneself can be heard .

『Hey, choose me . There should be a lot of dangerous monsters ahead . With my blade, any giant monster is one hit . 』

　 Says a greatsword .

『Baaro, dungeons also have narrow passages . As if one could swing you at such a place . It’s me, you should take me . 』

　Raises objection mister club . Through they were abnormal since they had a will, it’s not like they could move on their own .

　Since that’s the case I proceed to the door in haste . Of course, I won’t be picking up any of the weapons .

「Sorry, I have enough weapons . 」

　And after showing off my treasured two-edged sword I put a hand on the doorknob… …It won’t open . Though it does not seem to have a lock on it .

『Ahahahahaha~ . Bro, that wouldn’t fly . It’s arranged so explorer alone won’t be able to open it . 』

「In other words, I have to pick someone among you?」

『Exactly, so . 』

　I see, I understood the purpose . Preventing from identifying them was also a will of the dungeon .

　I guess there are some with bad skills among them . Or rather, I hope it’s not like all of them are like that . Then how about picking up a weapon and then throwing it away after opening the door?

　Well, it looks like such thoughts of mine were completely transparent to them .

『Give up, this floor cannot be cleared without one of us . Absolutely . 』

「Hmmm…」

『C’mon, c’ mon, hurry up and choose a partner . 』

『Take, your, pick! Take, your, pick! Take, your, pick!』

　Ignoring pressure from them bluntly rushing me, I count weapons that stayed calm . Forty eight in total .

　It won’t be easy to pick a good one from them .

『Hey, you don’t have time . Who are you going to take with you?』

「It’s not like I don’t have time . I will not choose . 」　

『Huuuh? Did you listen to us?』

「I meant that I won’t pick right now . I used quite a bit of magic power on the upper floors, I have no reason to rush and advance right now . 」

『Are you kidding me? You finally reached here and going to turn back? You will die on the way . 』